Following the strong acceptance of its M.Com and MBA programmes, Mahatma Gandhi University is expanding its online offerings. Vice Chancellor Dr. C.T. Aravindakumar mentioned that the Centre for Distance and Online Education (CDOE) at the University has secured approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC) to conduct 13 online programmes, comprising 10 postgraduate and 3 undergraduate programmes.

Notably, MGU is the sole state university in Kerala to have obtained UGC approval for conducting online programmes. The University successfully launched its M.Com programme in 2022, followed by the MBA programme in 2023. Additional approved programmes will be introduced shortly. Online classes are conducted by teachers with UGC-prescribed qualifications. MGU offers these courses at reasonable fees compared to other universities in the country.

With the introduction of four-year honours undergraduate programmes in the state this academic year, Mahatma Gandhi University has sought approval from the UGC Distance Education Bureau to offer online honours programmes. Securing this approval marks a significant achievement, remarked Dr. Aravindakumar. Mahatma Gandhi University is the only institution in the state permitted to offer these online honours programmes, equivalent to regular honours programmes.

The four-year programme structure allows students to earn a degree after completing three years with the required credits. Additionally, CDOE has launched online Ability Enhancement Courses (AEC) for first-year undergraduate students enrolled in the Graduate School and affiliated colleges. The initial phase of AEC offers language courses in German, French, and Tamil, providing students with a diverse range of learning opportunities.

The AEC programmes are designed to maintain high quality, with live interactive sessions, recorded video classes, and simplified e-learning materials. CDOE aims to offer ability enhancement, skill enhancement, value addition, and minor courses online to students across all universities in the state in the next phase.

The University has also established a robust Student Life Cycle Management System, supported by a software platform developed by Tata Consultancy Services. This system enables working professionals and students pursuing other courses to join CDOE’s online courses. By leveraging advanced technology to facilitate online learning, the University is spearheading a timely and exemplary transformation in higher education in the state, as stated by Dr. Aravindakumar.

For more information on online programmes, visit https://cdoeadmission.mgu.ac.in.

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